Crime in Ledsham & Manor: statistics, rates and trends
353 crimes were recorded in Ledsham & Manor in the 12 months to August 2026, 32.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Ledsham & Manor at a glance
- Crime trends in Ledsham & Manor
- Types of crime in Ledsham & Manor
- Ledsham & Manor compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ledsham & Manor
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ledsham & Manor
- Demographics of Ledsham & Manor
- Questions about crime in Ledsham & Manor
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (159), public order (44) and vehicle crime (37) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,692nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Ledsham & Manor | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 353 | 27,265 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 32.9 | 73.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 10,729 | 371,652 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Ledsham & Manor peaked in the year to August 2021 (396 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (319). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 353 | 32.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 341 | 31.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 328 | 30.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 376 | 35.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 338 | 31.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 396 | 36.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 356 | 33.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 346 | 32.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 319 | 29.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 46 |
| July 2026 | 39 |
| June 2026 | 26 |
| May 2026 | 27 |
| April 2026 | 31 |
| March 2026 | 35 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 27 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 28 |
| September 2025 | 36 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (84% below) and violence and sexual offences (57% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 159 | 14.8 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Public order | 44 | 4.1 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 37 | 3.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 29 | 2.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 2.4 | 15.4 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 1.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 14 | 1.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 1.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Ledsham & Manor; the highest is Westminster, Cheshire West and Chester (128.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Willaston & Thornton (30.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ledsham & Manor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Villages | 861 | 82.0 | +149% |
| Netherpool | 266 | 54.1 | +64% |
| Strawberry | 155 | 32.7 | -1% |
| Whitby Park | 459 | 79.7 | +142% |
| Central & Grange | 1,929 | 121.5 | +269% |
| Westminster | 885 | 128.3 | +290% |
| Whitby Groves | 316 | 72.5 | +120% |
| Willaston & Thornton | 134 | 30.5 | -7% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Ledsham & Manor over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (31).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 31 |
| On or near Selby Green | 18 |
| On or near Rosemere Drive | 14 |
| On or near Collier Court | 12 |
| On or near Collingswood Close | 11 |
| On or near Askrigg Avenue | 10 |
| On or near Blackdown Close | 9 |
| On or near Elland Drive | 9 |
| On or near Selkirk Close | 9 |
| On or near Wilton Close | 9 |
Of the 327 crimes in Ledsham & Manor with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 26 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 139 | 42.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 85 | 26.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 7.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 5.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Ledsham & Manor has an estimated population of 10,729 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (1.8%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (7.3%, against 23.3%) and less private renting (7.5%, against 20.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ledsham & Manor average decile 9.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Ledsham & Manor | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 90.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 1.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 7.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ledsham & Manor a safe place to live?
Ledsham & Manor recorded 32.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,692nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Ledsham & Manor?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 159 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (44).
Is crime in Ledsham & Manor going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ledsham & Manor was up 4% on the year before: 353 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 341 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ledsham & Manor?
About 10,729 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ledsham & Manor?
Ledsham & Manor is policed by Cheshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.